TecMate OPTIMATE 2 DUO Instructions For Use Manual page 6

f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE
(NEG. N , -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine
block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburettor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block. g) When disconnecting charger, turn
switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from
battery terminal. h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE OR
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HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY:
a) Check polarity of battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, + ) and NEGATIVE (NEG,N, - ) battery posts
will be clearly marked. b) Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of
battery. c) Then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post of the
battery. d) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure &
break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
10. SAFE USE BY MINORS OR PERSONS WITH REDUCED CAPABILITIES: a) This appliance can be
used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
b) Choking Hazard. Accessories may present a choking hazard to children. Do not leave children
unattended with product or any accessory. The product is not a toy.
11. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The OptiMate DUO complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
12. PROPOSITION 65, STATE OF CALIFORNIA: Battery posts / terminals, and related accessories
may contain chemicals, including lead or sulphuric acid. These materials are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
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